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Mammoth Cave National Park Expansion: 980 Acres Added and Funding Cap Removed.

This law authorizes the expansion of the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky by approximately 980 acres of land, increasing the protected area and potential recreational space for the public. The federal government is authorized to acquire this land from current owners. Furthermore, the law removes the previous financial cap on land acquisition, authorizing the expenditure of "such sums as are necessary."
Key points
The Mammoth Cave National Park boundary will be modified to include approximately 980 additional acres of land.
The previous spending limit for acquiring land for the park expansion has been removed, authorizing unlimited necessary funds for this purpose.
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Print number: 118_S_1277
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Process start date: 2023-04-25